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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Image: Potted Panto
With lockdown ending in England on 2 December, and restrictions easing for the festive period, we can once again take the family out to shows and events. As ever, Kidadl has some of the best ticket deals around. Here’s our pick of the festive best. Discounts are accurate at the time of publication, but may change -- see ticket pages for more details.
Based in Meridian Water, Enfield, London, the drive-in cinema has a bumper crop of seasonal films this Christmas.
50% off Arthur Christmas: A festive tale of intergenerational santas, from Aardman Animations. 18/23 December
50% off Christmas With The Cranks: Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis want to skip Christmas, but will the neighbours let them? 22 December
50% off Elf: Come on, admit it. This one just gets funnier with each watch. 5/8/15 December
50% off Frozen: Is it a Christmas film? Not really, but it’s got plenty of snow and Christmas spirit. 10/19 December
50% off The Holiday: A transatlantic holiday romance, for teen viewers. 19/22 December
50% off Home Alone: Left alone at Christmas, 8-year-old Kevin must use his ingenuity to ward off burglars. 7/10/17 December
50% off It’s A Wonderful Life: A downtrodden Jimmy Stewart is shown by an angel how loved and appreciated he is. 20 December
50% off Love Actually: Quite possibly the best festive rom-com of all time, with an all-star case. 14/23 December
50% off Miracle on 34th Street: Catch the original 1947 version of this Santa-based classic. 18/24 December
50% off The Muppet Christmas Carol: Quite simply the best film of all time. Don’t argue. 13/22 December
50% off The Nightmare Before Christmas: Tim Burton’s ever-so-slightly-creepy Christmas tale. 12/23 December
See other upcoming Drive-in shows here.
Indoor venues are once again able to put on performances, with audience capacities reduced to 50%.
A Christmas Carol: A Musical Staged Concert: Brian Conley is Scrooge in this musical adaptation at the Dominion Theatre, London. 7-9 December
Dear Santa: A live performance of Rod Campbell's book, at London's Riverside Studios.
The Magic Hour: Illusionist Tony Middleton puts the sleigh back into sleight-of-hand (my bad pun, not his) at this seasonal magic show at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel. 4/11/18 December.
Nutcracker Delights: See highlights of English National Ballet’s The Nutcracker, live at the London Coliseum. 17-19 December
Potted Panto: The pantomime’s cancelled! Oh no it isn’t. In fact, you can see seven classic pantos rolled into one at this hilarious Garrick Theatre production. 5/6/8 December
West-End Musical Christmas: The Palace Theatre presents a medley of hits from West End shows, performed by some of the brightest talent. 17-20 December
<p>With a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's in Residency specializing in Biomolecular Sciences and roots in the Midlands, Matt has developed a passion for writing about London. As a former editor and prolific contributor to Londonist.com, he has authored several books exploring the city's hidden gems. In addition to his work, Matt enjoys spending time with his two preschool-aged children.</p>
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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